Element record MCC796 - Roman drain, Culver Street, Colchester

Summary

Roman timber-lined drain recorded during excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5.

Location

Grid reference TL 99461 25098 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
1848 Parish THE HOLY TRINITY
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

During excavations at Culver Street between 1981-2 and 1984-5, a timber-lined drain was discovered cutting across an east-west footway on the south side of the street (MCC733). This drained from the north-west corner of a building (MCC793) towards the street. It was preceded by another timber-lined drain (MCC795).<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1992. CAR 6: Excavations at Culver Street, the Gilberd School, and other sites in Colchester 1971-85. 6. p.67.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 20 2017 2:30PM

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